Two employees in an organization constantly disagree with each other. Lately, the arguments have become personal, leading to anger and bitterness, and this has begun to impact the whole work group. Which of the following best describes the given scenario?
A)Bounded rationality
B)Affective conflict
C)Garbage can model
D)Individual dominance
E)Groupthink

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Affective conflict is emotional and directed at other people. Affective conflict is likely to be destructive to the group because it can lead to anger, bitterness, goal displacement, and lower-quality decisions.

Two Employees in an Organization Constantly Disagree with Each Other